CM-9(1)—Assignment Of Responsibility
>Control Description
Assign responsibility for developing the configuration management process to organizational personnel that are not directly involved in system development.
>Cross-Framework Mappings
>Supplemental Guidance
In the absence of dedicated configuration management teams assigned within organizations, system developers may be tasked with developing configuration management processes using personnel who are not directly involved in system development or system integration. This separation of duties ensures that organizations establish and maintain a sufficient degree of independence between the system development and integration processes and configuration management processes to facilitate quality control and more effective oversight.
>Assessment Interview Topics
Questions assessors commonly ask
Process & Governance:
- •What formal policies and procedures govern the implementation of CM-9(1) (Assignment Of Responsibility)?
- •Who are the designated roles responsible for implementing, maintaining, and monitoring CM-9(1)?
- •How frequently is the CM-9(1) policy reviewed and updated, and what triggers policy changes?
- •What training or awareness programs ensure personnel understand their responsibilities related to CM-9(1)?
Technical Implementation:
- •Describe the specific technical mechanisms or controls used to enforce CM-9(1) requirements.
- •What automated tools, systems, or technologies are deployed to implement CM-9(1)?
- •How is CM-9(1) integrated into your system architecture and overall security posture?
- •What configuration settings, parameters, or technical specifications enforce CM-9(1) requirements?
Evidence & Documentation:
- •What documentation demonstrates the complete implementation of CM-9(1)?
- •What audit logs, records, reports, or monitoring data validate CM-9(1) compliance?
- •Can you provide evidence of periodic reviews, assessments, or testing of CM-9(1) effectiveness?
- •What artifacts would you present during a FedRAMP assessment to demonstrate CM-9(1) compliance?
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